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Ikea raises minimum wage for US workers 2nd year in a row
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Ikea’s U.S division is raising the minimum wage for the second year in a row …
Food supplier sues egg farm alleging breach of contract
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A food supplier claims an Iowa egg farm breached a contract after bird flu disrupted the supply …
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Instagram adds photo editing tools
NEW YORK (AP) — The photo sharing app Instagram is adding editing tools that go beyond the vintage-looking filters that made it popular. The Facebook-owned …
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly side of TEXTING
Living with etiquette People have varying points of view about texting. For some, texting is a very useful tool which doesn’t require long, drawn-out …
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High levels of fecal bacteria at 2 Calabasas swimming holes
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) _ A new study shows that some swimming spots in the Santa Monica Mountains could pose a public health risk after fecal …
Jeni’s 22 ice cream shops reopening Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams retail shops are reopening after the company’s second bout with listeria in its production plant. The company …
Health department warns Rhode Islanders about bottled water
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The state Department of Health is warning Rhode Islanders about several brands of bottled water that may be contaminated with bacteria. …
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Mississippi colleges get money for academic enrichment
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Eight Mississippi colleges and universities will share in $2.25 million to provide better academic opportunities for students and to improve retention …
New checklist aims to help parents engage with schools
By GLYNN A. HILL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Seeking to engage parents more in their children’s education, the Obama administration on Friday released a …
University students learn small-scale farming practices
By TYLER SILVY The Greeley Tribune GREELEY, Colo. (AP) _ “It,” for Leslie Trejo and a handful of University of Northern Colorado undergraduates, …
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Warriors fans celebrate NBA title with street party
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Warriors’ fans honked their horns and danced in streets throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to celebrate their team’s first NBA …
Massachusetts university paid $170,000 for Tom Brady speech
BOSTON (AP) _ Salem State University says no public funds were used to pay Tom Brady’s $170,000 fee for a speech at the school last …
Cavs fans must wait again for next year after finals loss
By MARK GILLISPIE CLEVELAND (AP) _ Frustration and disappointment could be heard in the murmurs and shouts from Cleveland Cavaliers fans who watched the decisive …
